Szechuan Noodles With Spicy Beef Sauce
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INGREDIENTS
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped onions
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
  • 1-1 1/2 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3/4 cup beef broth
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 8 ounces Chinese noodles, cooked (or any thin spaghetti if you prefer)
  • 1/2 cup sliced green onions
DIRECTIONS
  1. Brown ground beef in a large skillet, stirring until it crumbles; drain and keep warm.
  2. Pour sesame oil in pan and heat till hot. Saute onion and next 4 ingredients in hot sesame oil until tender.
  3. Combine cornstarch and beef broth, whisking until smooth.
  4. Stir broth mixture, hoisin sauce, and soy sauce into onion mixture.
  5. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in ground beef.
  6. Toss with hot cooked pasta, and sprinkle with sliced green onions.